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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.19, 1,813.45 and 754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.19, 1,813.45 and 754.53 is: 1,041.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.19 : 1,813.45 = 754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.19/1,813.45 = 754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.19x = 1,813.45 × 754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.19x = 1,368,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,289.59/1,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.17

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